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The Aerian Court Intrigue 5 - The Death of Plots

 Last time, Revier finally got to meet Serai, and spent time blissfully with her. However, at around the same time, the Duchess of the Aerian Third Quarter herself arrived and tried to warn Lunair to flee, as well as administer her a cure for the love drug. However, she was cut short by some inexplicable pains, and had to flee abruptly. Afterwards, Lunair and Revier prepared for the wedding, and everything seemed to be going well. The Intrigue However, Lunair notices General Dirk and Lady Windelle talking in hushed tones to themselves, and decides to listen in. He enquires about why the Duke didn't show up for the ceremony, then sets out to meet him. When he does, he finds that he's dispatched a posse of guards personally. Curious, he enquires about the situation, and finds that Duchess Fione has gone missing! She wasn't seen since the experiments yesterday, and none knows where she could be. A worried Dirk then asks if Fione has broken from their control, more or less conf

The Aerian Court Intrigue 4 - Familial Ties

 Last time, Lunair finally sneaked in Revier, at the cost of a future Duke. Then, the two looked around the entire city, with Lunair searching the palace complex and Revier exploring the city proper. Lunair found where Serai was held, and planned to rescue her on the day of the wedding, reasoning that most guards would be distracted by it to keep an eye on her. However, she relented and agreed to show Revier where she was held. The Intrigue It turns out that Serai is held in a prisoner of war camp hidden close to Kardian's grave. That seems like an odd choice for it, but sure. Nearly everyone else here was used as a test subject for Quintessence and then disposed, with Serai only being around to provide for more spying agents in case Lunair failed. Revier meets Serai, and naturally the both of them are quite ecstatic to see each other again. They spend some romantic moments together, and Lunair leaves in disgust. Back on the surface, Lunair keeps watch. Suddenly, she senses someone